These new thermoelectric paints were designed by the 'Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute' and could change the way in which different spaces and products are powered.
The paint is able to capture 'waste heat' from various sources and works better than products that do the same due to its ability to cover many different surfaces. It is made from bismuth telluride and works when the paint is applied to a surface and then heated at high temperatures for 10 minutes -- increasing its density and making its ability to convert heat into electricity more efficient.
This thermoelectric paint has important implications in the industries of design, technology and sustainability and works to help create a more functional and less environmentally harmful world.
Energy-Generating Paints
This Newly Designed Thermoelectric Paint Converts Heat into Electricity
Trend Themes
1. Thermoelectric Paints - Opportunity for creating innovative products that can convert waste heat into electricity.
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Industry Implications
1. Design - Energy-generating paints can be incorporated into aesthetically pleasing designs that are also functional.
2. Technology - Energy conversion technologies using thermoelectric paints can be integrated into various technological applications.
3. Sustainability - Energy-generating paints contribute to sustainable practices by converting waste heat into usable electricity.